Electrical Engineer

Leidos; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos | Gibbs and Cox in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support Navy ship design and production efforts. You will collaborate with engineering and program teams to address technical challenges and drive milestones.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a security clearance, and a BS in Electrical Engineering. Strong analytical skills, project coordination, and proficiency in MS Office and electrical design tools are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in electrical system design and analysis.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and apply electrical engineering principles for design and engineering of US Navy ships and other vessels.
• Communicate technical principles directly to the client.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of analyses, calculations, and drawings.
• Record and track action items and meeting minutes.
• Create and manage meeting invites.
• Review change proposals to ensure specifications are met.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Rhino

ETAP

Job description

Description

Leidos | Gibbs and Cox is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support various programs. We are seeking a candidate to work with our engineering and production teams as we develop and produce cutting-edge solutions to challenging defense-related problems. This position reports to the Gibbs & Cox Electrical Engineering Department Manager and interfaces with Program Managers for various contracts. This position is for our Newport News, Virginia office. The engineer will be working change orders and planning activities to support program objectives and milestones.

Primary Responsibilities

• Essential responsibilities include: Performing calculations, applying electrical engineering principles, techniques, procedures, and criteria to address technical issues identified during the design and engineering of US Navy ships, and other marine vessels
• Communicating technical principles directly to client
• Performing quality assurance reviews of simple analyses, calculations, and drawings
• Recording and tracking action items and meeting minutes
• Creating and managing meeting invites
• Reviewing change proposals to ensure they meet the necessary specifications and requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance
  • Applicant will be subject to a security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements to obtain and maintain a security clearance issued by the US Government.
• B.S. Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Technical proficiency in electrical engineering disciplines to provide guidance and review of products
• Solid organizational and time management abilities
• Proven collaborator with management, peers, and other staff members
• Proven track record interacting with customers regarding both technical and programmatic issues
• Flexible, resourceful, with a "figure-it-out-and-get-it-done" approach
• Proficiency in standard electrical system design and analysis
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PowerPoint
• Outstanding Oral, Written and Presentation Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shipyard Production Systems, shipboard medium and low voltage power systems, 60 Hz and 400Hz electrical plant, and Power Conversion is a plus
• Proficiency in standard software e.g.: CAD, AutoCAD, and Rhino. Proficiency in ETAP and other electrical modeling software is a plus
• Knowledge of MIL Standards and Specifications is a plus
• Experience with ETAP (Electrical Transient and Analysis Program) or equivalent software is a plus
• U.S. Navy experience is a plus

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Original Posting:

September 4, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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